According to its estimates a widespread use of remote patient monitoring, telehealth software & virtual visits can save the American healthcare system $305 billion each year.
HITEQ reports, health centers using telehealth witness a slight increase in their clinical quality measures
Health centers using telehealth for remote clinical care are performing slightly better in clinical quality measures than those relying on in-person care.
Maryland proposes new rules for Telehealth Psychology and Therapy
Telehealth software have supported the treatment of mental health patients. The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists rule permits therapists to conduct the initial patient evaluation via telehealth.
New CMS rule allows Medicare Advantage to offer Telehealth Services
The new rule will come to effect in the 2020 plan year and will allow Medicare Advantage to offer telehealth service as part of their basic benefit package.